The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-08-06
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CENTENNIAL
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The celebration of the one hundredth
anniversary Of the adoption Of the Con
stitution of the United States, to be held
in Philadelphia, September 18th, 10Th,
and 17th promises to be one of the most
interesting events that ever occurred in
this country, and will rank second only
to the great Centennial Of 1876. The
Commission, composed of some of the
foremost men in the land. is fully organ
lied, the President of the United States
and his Cabinet are i'll cordial co-opera-
ton, and the Governors of all the States
are aiding in the execution of the gen.
eral plan.
y large number OF troops Of different
States Will doubtless participate in the
military feature, than were ever gathered
before On civic occasion; the Industrial
display is expected to be the finest and
most comprehensive ever seen in that
city, and the commemorative services,
presided over by the Chief Magistrac e
and addressed by Mr.. Justice Miller of
the supreme Court. will be the most inn
posing ceremony ever held IN America.
The programme as outlined by the
Commission is as follows
The 10Th % September IS assigned for
Il professional industrial display This
display, moving in long procession,
mounted upon cars prepared for the pur-
pose, and accompanied by various civic
organizations, promises to be feature of
brilliant and historic interest. In the
evening of that day the Governor of
Pennsylvania Will hold public reception
i'll honor of the Governors of the States
ana Territories present at the celebratiOn
The 10th of September is assigned for
the military parade and review of the
regiments and companies of the militia
OF the several States and Territories. ac-
companed by their respective Governors
and stats, aud by detachments from the
army and navy of the United States, de.
tailed for that occasion. From the re-
turns already received the commission
expects the presence of from ten to fiji
teen Thousand State troops. One State
alone offers seven thousand troops in
honor of the occasion. 1t is also intended,
If practicable, to illustrate in this parade,
the contrast between the military arms
and equipments of Revolutionary times
and those of the present Gay. The CO.
operation of the army and navy of the
United States has been assured to the
Commission. In the evening of the same
day Will occur public reception in honor
of the President of the United States,
with the Governors, representatives of
foreign governments, military, &c,
The 18th of Septemb Der is devoted to the
special services of commemoration, at
which the President of the United States
will preside. The Grafton will be pro-
nounced by Mr.. Justice Miller, of the SUI
promc Court of the | nted States In add
dition there will be a poem, national
hymns, vocal and instrumental music,
&c. Various other entertainments are
offered by citizens during the progress of
the celebration.
In order to accommodate the vast null
tItude of people who viii desire to witness
and participate IN this national fItc in
honor of liberty, the Pennsylvania rail.
road company will sell excursion tickets
to Philadelphia from all stations on their
lines east of llttsburg and Erie, Scptem-
Der Sth to It'll, good to return until the
~, inclusive, at two cents per mile.
Special excursions by special trains
from various points will be arranged, the
details of which will be Published later
through the press and other means of
public announcement.
In the meantime it will be well to un-
derline the dates, aud arrange to visit
the city as spectator of Lhe great dem
onstration. which appeals to the patriot
ism of every American, as well as every
friend Of freedom.